[Grammar] I've talked to a barrister, who has helped me vs I talked to a barrister, who helped

[Gunner1999]

Hi. I have a question, connected with these 2 tenses. Should we say? : I've talked to a barrister, who has helped me or I talked to a barrister, who helped me.
Thanks

 

[emsr2d2]

Depending on context, either one could be used.

 

[Gunner1999]

I want to say that the action has recently happened.

 

[emsr2d2]

That makes no difference.

Jane: I have a legal problem.
John: Oh no. Are you getting legal advice?
Jane: I've spoken to a barrister a few times. I saw him yesterday.
John: Has he been useful?
Jane: Oh yes. He's helped me a lot.

Jane: I have a legal problem.
John: Oh no. Are you getting legal advice?
Jane: Yes, I saw a barrister yesterday.
John: Was he helpful?
Jane: Yes, he helped me a lot.